🌿 All About Cryptocoryne willisii 'Narrow' – Growow TC Plant

Cryptocoryne willisii 'Narrow' is a compact and slender-leaved variant of the Cryptocoryne family, ideal for aquarium midground or foreground planting. It is popular among aquascapers for its low-growing habit, easy care, and tolerance of varied water parameters. Its narrow, grass-like leaves gently sway with the water flow, creating a natural, serene aesthetic.

As a Growow Tissue Culture (TC) Plant, it is delivered sterile, algae-free, and pest-free, ensuring a clean start for any aquascape.

🔍 Quick Overview

• Scientific Name: Cryptocoryne willisii 'Narrow'

• Family: Araceae

• Origin: Sri Lanka

• Growth Position: Foreground to midground

• Type: Rosette, root-feeding aquarium plant

🌱 Plant Features

• Height: 5–10 cm

• Leaf Shape: Long, thin, narrow-blade leaves

• Color: Green to olive-green

• Growth Rate: Slow to moderate

• Propagation: Rhizome division or runners

• Light Requirement: Low to medium

💧 Tank Requirements

• Lighting: Low to medium (can tolerate low light very well)

• CO₂: Not mandatory, but improves growth and coloration

• Substrate: Nutrient-rich (aquasoil or enriched substrate recommended)

• Water pH: 6.0–7.5

• Temperature: 22–28°C

• Placement: Foreground or midground (especially effective in nano tanks)

🧪 Growow Tissue Culture Benefits

• Free from algae, snails, and pathogens

• Easy to divide and plant

• Perfect for shrimp tanks and sensitive setups

• Clean and safe introduction into any aquarium

🌟 Why Choose Cryptocoryne willisii 'Narrow'?

• Low-maintenance and beginner-friendly

• Does well in low-tech tanks

• Adds a soft, grassy texture to planted layouts

• Stays compact, making it ideal for nano and small aquariums

• No need for frequent trimming or care

🧠 Aquascaping Tips

• Ideal for natural, jungle, or river-style aquascapes

• Can be planted in small clumps for a denser effect

• Use in combination with:

  • Anubias nana petite (foreground)

  • Bucephalandra varieties (hardscape)

  • Cryptocoryne wendtii or Staurogyne repens (midground)

• Works beautifully along rocks or driftwood edges

💡 Pro Tip: Like all Cryptocorynes, it may undergo “Crypt melt” when adapting to a new tank. Don’t worry — the roots remain alive, and new growth will emerge once conditions stabilize.